Metre Collection

OLYMPICS / 1948 / 10, 000 MET
Emil Zatopek (Czech) sets the 10, 000 metre record

Olympics / 1936 / Jesseowens
JESSE OWENS Jesse Owens breaks the 100 metre record

Olympics / 1936 / Jesseowens
JESSE OWENS Jesse Owens breaks the 200 metre record

OLYMPICS / 1948 / 400 METRE
Arthur Wint (Jamaica) sets the 400 metre record

Evolution of the yardstick. The oldest yardstick is at bottom, becoming more modern towards the top. Henry VII (1485-1509) and Elizabeth I (1533- 1603)

View of Sunderland the Iron Bridge across the Tyne at Wearmouth looking eastwards. Opened on 9 August 1796 it was a single span of 236 feet (71.9 metre). Hand-coloured print dated 1835

OLYMPICS / 1912 / 200M FINAL
200 metre final: 1st - Craig, USA 2nd - Lippincott, USA 3rd - Applegarth, UK

Sikorsky Bomber
Igor Sikorsky designed this bomber for the United States Army, with a 30 metre wing span, and an anticipated speed of 225 km/h

Ufos / Varginha, Brazil
Two creatures, 1 metre tall, said to be Extraterrestrials, are captured alive by Brazilian army intelligence, who take them away secretly and deny the whole affair

Siege of Port Arthur - 203 Hill - Japanese Memorial
Japanese memorial on the summit of 203 Hill, high ground located in Lushunkou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China - scene of bloody fighting between Japanese

Picture No. 10851055
Green ANACONDA - 4.5 metre individual having swallowed a Capybara (Eunectes murinus ) Date:

Knavesborough
A pencil drawing of Knavesborough, a market town in north Yorkshire, with its 24.5 metre high gritstone viaduct. Upon nearing completion in 1848, the viaduct collapsed into the River Nidd

A small group at Smithfield's Market looking at beef cattle. Meat had been traded on the site of Smithfield's for over 800 years, but the present building was opened in 1868

Presentation of medals to the 100 metre men. Date: 1912

400 metre final: 1st - Redpath, USA 2nd - Braun, Germany 3rd - Lindberg, USA Date: 1912

Xiang Liu, Terrence Trammell & Robert Kronberg 110 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Steve Surety 400 Metre Hurdles Commonwealth Trials City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 15 June 2002 Date: 15 June 2002

Perdita Felicien & Brigitte Foster 100 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Date: 27 August 2003

Ockert Cilliers 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 27 August 2003 Date: 27 August 2003

Jana Pittman 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 24 August 2003 Date: 24 August 2003

Joey Woody 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 27 August 2003 Date: 27 August 2003

Yuliya Pechonkina 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 24 August 2003 Date: 24 August 2003

Noel Levy 400 Metre Hurdles Commonwealth Trials City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 15 June 2002 Date: 15 June 2002

Aurelia Trywianska 100 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Miesha Mckelvy 100 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Larry Wade 110 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Lonela Tirlea 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 24 August 2003 Date: 24 August 2003

Matt Douglas 400 Metre Hurdles Commonwealth Trials City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester 15 June 2002 Date: 15 June 2002

Chris Rawlinson & Matt Elias 400 Metre Hurdles Commonwealth Games City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England 29 July 2002 Date: 29 July 2002

Injured Runner 400 Metre Hurdles Aaa Championships Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England 14 July 2002 Date: 14 July 2002

Paul Gray 110 Metre Hurdles Norwich Union Olympic Trials Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester, England 10 July 2004 Date: 10 July 2004

Rachel King 100 Metre Hurdles Norwich Union Olympic Trials Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester, England 10 July 2004 Date: 10 July 2004

Felix Sanchez 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Yacnier Luis 400 Metre Hurdles World Athletics Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Sarah Claxton 100 Metre Hurdles Norwich Union Olympic Trials Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester, England 10 July 2004 Date: 10 July 2004

Sharon Couch 100 Metre Hurdles, Sydney Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Olga Shishigina 100 Metre Hurdles, Sydney Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Mark Crear 110 Metre Hurdles, Sydney Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Nicole Ramalalanirina 100 Metre Hurdles, Sydney Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Katie Anderson 100 Metre Hurdles, Sydney Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Michelle Freeman 100 Metre Hurdles, Sydney Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Linda Ferga 100 Metre Hurdles, Sydney Sydney Olympic Games Olympic Stadium, Sydney, Sydney, Australia 22 September 2000 Date: 22 September 2000

Julie Pratt 100 Metre Hurdles Olympic Trials & Aaa Champs Birmingham, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham 12 August 2000 Date: 12 August 2000

Damien Greaves 110 Metre Hurdles European Cup Gateshead Stadium, Gateshead, England 16 July 2000 Date: 16 July 2000

Dominique Arnold 110 Metre Hurdles Norwich Union Challenge Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland 02 July 2000 Date: 02 July 2000

Duane Ross 110 Metre Hurdles 26 August 1999 Date: 26 August 1999

Laurent Jean 400 Metre Hurdles 24 August 1999 Date: 24 August 1999

Carlos Silva 400 Metre Hurdles 24 August 1999 Date: 24 August 1999

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In the world of athletics, the metre has played a significant role throughout history. From record-breaking Olympic moments to technological advancements, this unit of measurement has left its mark. In 1948, during the London Olympics, the 10, 000-metre race captivated audiences as athletes pushed their limits in pursuit of gold. The intensity and determination on display were awe-inspiring. Another iconic Olympic moment occurred in 1936 when Jesse Owens shattered records and defied racial barriers at the Berlin Games. His victories in both the 100-metre and 200-metre races made him an inspiration for generations to come. Speaking of Olympic triumphs, let's not forget about the incredible performance by British athlete Arthur Wint in the 400-metre event during the same London Olympics in '48. His speed and endurance showcased what it truly means to be a champion. Beyond sports arenas, there is an evolution of yardsticks that led us to embrace metres as a standard unit of measurement worldwide. This shift reflects our continuous quest for accuracy and uniformity across various fields. Taking a step back into history, we find ourselves transported to another significant event -the 1912 Stockholm Olympics' thrilling finale of the men's 200m sprint. The atmosphere was electric as spectators witnessed remarkable displays of athleticism from competitors around the globe. Moving away from athletics but still within historical context brings us Sikorsky Bomber -a marvel that revolutionized aerial warfare during World War II- showcasing how precise measurements like metres contributed to engineering breakthroughs with far-reaching impacts. Shifting gears once again, we find ourselves gazing upon Sunderland's Iron Bridge across Tyne at Wearmouth looking eastwards – a testament to human ingenuity and construction prowess where every inch mattered for stability and strength. Now let's delve into something out-of-this-world: UFO sightings. In New Mexico lies Villa –a place known for mysterious encounters with unidentified flying objects.